Peoria Standard

Tazewell County Board met July 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

ROLL CALL BY COUNTY CLERK

Attendance was taken by Roll Call and the following members of the board were present: Chairman Zimmerman, Members Altpeter, Atkins, Connett, Crawford, Darcy, Goddard, Hall, Imig, Longfellow, Menold, Mingus, Proehl, Rich-Stimson, Schneider, Sciortino, Sinn, Smith - 19. Absent: Vice Chairman Harris, Members Graff, Joesting – 3.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chairman Zimmerman led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT

It was determined that there were no communications from elected or appointed county officials.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED & APPOINTED COUNTY OFFICIALS

State’s Attorney Stewart Umholtz addressed the board regarding his recent resignation. He discussed his future and the future of the States Attorney’s office.

APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 29, 2022, TAZEWELL COUNTY BOARD MEETING

Member Imig moved to approve the minutes of the Board Meeting held on June 29, 2022, as printed; seconded by Member Hauter. Motion to approve the minutes for the Board Meeting held on June 29, 2022, as printed were approved by voice vote of 18 Yeas and 0 Nays.

PRESENTATION: MULTI-TOWNSHIP REDISTRICTING

Supervisor of Assessments Nicole Jones indicated every ten years following the census, the Assessor’s office reviews information regarding redistricting the Townships. She indicated no changes were needed at this time.

IN-PLACE PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Meeting started at 6:11 PM and ended at 6:12 PM.

IN-PLACE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Meeting started at 6:12 PM and ended at 6:14 PM.

IN-PLACE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Meeting started at 6:14 PM. and ended at 6:19 PM.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Land Use: Approve an Ordinance amending Title XV, Chapter 153 Wind Energy Code of Tazewell County, RESOLUTION LU-22-04.

2. Land Use: Approve amendment to the Tazewell County Solar Energy Ordinance, RESOLUTION LU-22-06.

3. Property: Approve sending out lease termination notices to the Arcade Building tenants, RESOLUTION P-22-04. Upon approval of In-Place meeting.

4. Finance: Approve contract renewal agreement with i3 Broadband for internet/telephone services, RESOLUTION F-22-18.

5. Finance: Approve Master Services Agreement with i3 Broadband, RESOLUTION F-22-19. Upon approval of In-Place meeting.

6. Human Resources: Approve salary for the Chief Public Defender, RESOLUTION HR-22-13.

7. Human Resources: Approve participation in the Health Fair, RESOLUTION HR 22-14.

8. Human Resources: Approve agreement with Optimum Health Solutions, Inc., RESOLUTION HR-22-15.

9. Risk Management: Approve workers compensation settlement, RESOLUTION RM-22-03.

10. Executive: Approve the 3rd quarterly payment to the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, RESOLUTION E-22-68.

11. Executive: Approve resignation of the State’s Attorney, RESOLUTION E-22-70.

12. Executive: Approve the second invoice for the CDBG-RLF Closeout Grant 18- 248592, RESOLUTION E-22-72.

13. Executive: Approve Release of Recapture Agreement, RESOLUTION E-22-74.

14. Executive: Approve Election Judge List, RESOLUTION E-22-69. Upon approval of In-Place Executive meeting.

15. Executive: Approve Decommissioning Agreement for Schmidt Huser Solar, LLC, RESOLUTION E-22-73. Upon approval of In-Place Executive meeting.

16. Executive: Approve Decommissioning Agreement for Pearl St. Solar 1 LLC, RESOLUTION E-22-66. Upon approval of In-Place meeting.

Member Crawford moved to approve the Consent Agenda items as outlined in the agenda packet; seconded by Member Hall. The Consent Agenda was approved by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays.

The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion.

Item 1 Land Use: County Administrator Mike Deluhery explained provisions were added to allow up to a six-month moratorium. Member Menold voiced concern with the timeframe in order to allow for the appropriate number of hearings. Chairman Zimmerman stated an extension would be allowed if necessary. Member Crawford motioned to approved Resolution LU-22-04 to Approve an Ordinance amending Title XV, Chapter 153 Wind Energy Code of Tazewell County; seconded by Member Darcy. Motion to approve Resolution LU-22-04 was passed by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays

Item 2 Land Use: County Administrator Deluhery explained there was a correction to the amendment. Member Proehl motioned to approve Amendment to the Tazewell County Solor Energy Ordinance; seconded by Member Rich-Stimson. Motion to approve Resolution LU-22-06 passed by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays. Member Menold spoke about Wind Energy and the work the Land Use committee has put forward to this issue.

Item 3 Property: Member Connett approved of the lease terminations, but wanted to know what options were given to the Veterans Commission. County Administrator Deluhery stated the Veterans have found space across from the McKenzie Building.

Member Imig stated Veterans Assistance Superintendent, Steven Saal was very satisfied with the new space.

In response to Member Schneider’s question, Administrator Deluhery stated the tenants have different contracts, but the goal was to terminate all leases by December 31, 2022. Administrator Deluhery indicated most contracts had language allowing lease termination with a 60-day notice.

Member Sciortino motioned to approve sending out lease termination notices to the Arcade Building tenants; seconded by Member Proehl. Motion to approve Resolution P-22-04 passed by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays.

Item 4 Finance: Member Atkins stated during the Finance Committee that he requested the State’s Attorney to review the contract. Member Atkins motioned to substitute Resolution F-22-19 Approve Master Service Agreement with i3 Broadband for Resolution F-22-18 Approve Contract renewal agreement with i3 Broadband for internet/telephone services; seconded by Member Darcy. Motion to amend was passed by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion as Amended to approve Master Service Agreement with i3 Broadband was passed by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays.

Item 5 Finance: Resolution F-22-19 passed as a substitute motion for F-22-18 earlier in the meeting.

Item 14 Executive: Member Imig thanked the County Clerk for getting the Election Judge list completed. Member Altepeter motioned to Approve Election Judge List; seconded by Member Rich-Stimson. Motion was passed by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays.

Item 15 Executive: Member Atkins motioned to Approve Decommissioning Agreement for Schmidt Huser Solar, LLC; seconded by Member Longfellow. Motion was passed by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays.

Item 16 Executive: Member Sciortino motioned to Approve Decommissioning Agreement for Pearl St Solar 1 LLC; seconded by Member Connett. Motion was passed by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays.

APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS

E-22-67: Member Sinn moved to Appoint Melissa Ketcham to the Emergency Telephone Systems Board; seconded by Member Imig. RESOLUTION E-22-67 was approved by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays.

E-22-75: Member Sinn moved to Appoint Michael Kemp to the Emergency Telephone Systems Board; seconded by Member Imig. RESOLUTION E-22-75 was approved by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays.

E-22-71: Member Sinn moved to Reappoint Carroll Imig to the Veterans Assistance Commission; seconded by Member Imig. RESOLUTION E-22-71 was approved by voice vote of 17 Yeas; 0 Nays; 1 Abstention - Imig.

E-22-76: Member Sinn moved to Reappoint Gene Nafziger to the West Fork Drainage District; seconded by Member Imig. RESOLUTION E-22-76 was approved by voice vote of 18 Yeas; 0 Nays.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

It was determined that there was no unfinished business.

NEW BUSINESS

Chairman Zimmerman stated he had received a resignation from Board Member William Hauter, who will become a State Representative in Springfield.

REVIEW OF APPROVED BILLS

Board Members reviewed the approved bills as presented.

APPROVE the AUGUST 2022 CALENDAR

Member Atkins moved to approve the August 2022 calendar; seconded by Member Darcy.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business before the Board, Chairman Zimmerman announced the meeting was adjourned. The Tazewell County Board Meeting was adjourned at 6:38 P.M. The next scheduled County Board meeting will be August 31, 2022.

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